Texas›Schools›PALESTINE J H

PALESTINE J H

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
PALESTINE, Texas · PALESTINE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students456
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
PALESTINE J H
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
456
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
80%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

PALESTINE J H is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in PALESTINE, Texas. The school enrolls 456 students. It is part of the PALESTINE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictPALESTINE ISD
County48001
CityPALESTINE
ZIP75801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483405003784

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment456
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino46.0%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian22.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native26.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
46.0%
Black
0.8%
Asian
22.0%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)